Car accident or other serious incident that requires emergency medical attention should be reported to the police.
Your injury claim may become more difficult if you fail to report your accident to police. Here are some things you should know if there is not a police report on your accident.
A Police Report: The Benefits
Not only is it a legal requirement, but also important to recover your entire compensation amount if you file a claim against the at-fault party’s insurer . The police report will be used when you file a claim to the insurance company.
- You must prove the accident occurred by validating your claim.
- You must make a determination or provide evidence about fault.
- Give information on property damage and injuries suffered by each party.
Can I file a car insurance claim without a police report?
The insurance company might question your credibility or claim for injuries.
Car accidents without police report
Even if there is not a police report, it becomes more important to prove that an accident took place and that the other party was responsible. You can also show that property damage was sustained or injuries by gathering evidence from other sources. GJEL Accident Attorneys has the resources to conduct an investigation and gather the evidence. Even if there is no police report, we can talk to witnesses and collect video or photographic evidence. We also work with accident reconstruction experts to help you build your claim.
A corollary to this question is: What if I wasn’t able to make my statement due to being unconscious or having been taken in an ambulance when the police arrived? These issues are dealt with frequently. We deal with these issues frequently. The investigator arrives at the scene and takes photos. If it is a car accident, the investigator inspects your vehicle. He also inspects the vehicle of the other driver. Finally, he contacts all witnesses. We generally get what we want.
Summarized from an article by GJEL Accident Attorneys.
